Sixers blow 19-point first-half lead in 106-89 loss at Miami Heat, dropping their fourth straight game from

76ers Blow 19-Point First-Half Lead in 106-89 Loss at Miami Heat, Dropping Their Fourth Straight Game

Philadelphia Falls to 2-5 on the Season

The Philadelphia 76ers lost their fourth straight game on Wednesday night, falling 106-89 to the Miami Heat. The Sixers blew a 19-point first-half lead and were outscored 60-36 in the second half. Tyrese Maxey led the Sixers with 20 points, followed by Joel Embiid with 19 points and 10 rebounds. James Harden added 16 points, but he also had 7 turnovers. The Heat were led by Jimmy Butler, who had 23 points, 8 rebounds, and 7 assists. Kyle Lowery added 20 points and 12 assists, and Bam Adebayo had 16 points and 10 rebounds. The Sixers are now 2-5 on the season and have lost four straight games. They will look to snap their losing streak on Friday night when they host the Indiana Pacers.

What Went Wrong?

The Sixers had a 19-point lead in the first half, but they couldn't hold on. The Heat outscored the Sixers 60-36 in the second half and won the game by 17 points. There were a number of factors that contributed to the Sixers' loss. First, they didn't shoot the ball well. The Sixers shot just 40.2% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. Second, the Sixers turned the ball over too many times. They had 16 turnovers, which led to 20 points for the Heat. Third, the Sixers didn't get enough help from their bench. The Sixers' bench scored just 20 points, while the Heat's bench scored 33 points.

What's Next?

The Sixers will look to snap their losing streak on Friday night when they host the Indiana Pacers. The Pacers are 3-4 on the season, but they have won two of their last three games.